Knowledge is Power
If you read this blog often, you’ll know how much I hate Facebook. One thing I always see on the rare occasions I log in is at least one picture of a terrible tattoo, normally captioned with the words “my next tattoo”, or some stupid crap like that. It reminds me why I hate people. … Read more
Less Trashy Tinas, Please.
I was having a conversation the other day with somebody I know who is learning to tattoo, and will be going full time very soon and making the life changing decision to leave their job. This is a huge decision and is not one that should be taken lightly, but seems to be a decision … Read more
Avoid that Infected Tattoo in the First Place.
Every single day I see this on my dashboard for the site: I wrote this post in 2009, and ever since then tramps who didn’t get tattooed by a pro have been looking at it every week for some really basic ideas on what an infected tattoo might look like. Here’s a bright … Read more
There’s a Dick Joke in there somewhere…
Today I’ve been seeing tattooers go mental over this art supplies shop called Dick Blick. Apparently, Dick Blick thinks it’s okay to start selling tattoo ink to any idiot over the age of 18. It’s not even good tattoo ink, it’s Skin Candy (which I hear is the dog turd of tattoo ink). Not that … Read more
Your Tattoo Sucks.
I’m sure I’m not the only person around here who thinks that, if you exclude tattooer’s blogs, Tumblr is a great place to look online for really crappy tattoos. You know the ones, the crappy ones which were done in someone’s house, with about three paragraphs some chick as written alongside them to explain why … Read more
Worst Tattooer EVER!
If I have seen, say, 10 tattoos online every day that I’ve been writing, that would mean that in total I’ve seen over 10,000 tattoos already. If you add in around 30 new ones a month from magazines, that’s an extra 1,000. Add in around 20 a month from seeing people around or in my … Read more
Updated Information Page- Finally!
Hey everyone. I keep getting a lot of emails about some trashy whore having her TV show cancelled. I’m pretty sure this doesn’t really qualify as news since this probably happens once a week in Hollywood, so instead I’ll tell you about the updated information page we now have on Tattoosday UK. The old page, … Read more
Does the EHO Care about Unlicensed Tattooers?
Today, I’ve been talking to a tattoo artist called Chris Cracknell, who works at New Image Studios over here in the UK. Chris tells me that there are unlicensed studios opening up in his area, and the EHO are doing nothing about it. In fact, not only are they waiting until some kid has hepatitis … Read more
Now, That’s Not How You Do It…
Hey everyone- today I’m off to meet my high school heroes, so I’m in a pretty spiffy mood! So, I thought I’d give you guys a few laughs and brighten your day, too. Now, I’m pretty sure most of you guys have seen Zombie Boy by now- and from what I’ve seen, most people can … Read more
What the Funk?
The fabulous Guy Creighton at 18 to Life (Devon, UK) showed me his website the other day for his studio, and I found something there I had to share with you guys. Amongst the usual online portfolios and “about us” pages, one stood out as extremely intriguing. Simply titled “What the Fuck?”, this page ended … Read more
Ian Parkin on on BBC Newcastle
Our mate Ian Parkin at Inkslingers, in Newcastle, was on the radio today talking about the dangers of DIY tattooing- great stuff! This is, of course, part of the BBC’s on-going focus on unlicensed tattooing, which overall has been quite successful, especially in contrast to some mainstream publications’ ideas on tattooing. The interview is quite … Read more
Getting That Foot in the Door- Advice for Aspiring Tattooists and Piercers
So, you’d like to break into the business, eh? In that case, if you read one thing today, let it be this. Kim, a friend of mine also known as the Skin Seamstress, is a wonderful piercer, scarification artist and occasional tattooist, and has written some really useful advice which she’s let us use for … Read more
Unlicensed Tattooing: Bustin’ Myths
Yesterday, This is Leicester put up an article on their site which warns “youngsters” about unsafe tattooing in the local area. Of course, I will sing the website’s praises for publishing a story like this, as everything published which promotes safe tattooing is a great step in the right direction! However, there are two things … Read more
